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Cristo Rey High School is One Step Closer to Opening in Tampa
Cristo Rey Tampa is pleased to announce that Richard Gonzmart, president and CEO of Columbia Restaurant Corporation, received the Lightning Heroes grant on April, 25, 2015. Mr. Gonzmart donated $10,000 of this grant to the Cristo Rey Tampa High School. The school will provide an invaluable service... - May 03, 2015 - Avesta Communities
SIIA Honors Industry Veterans with Lifetime Achievement Award and Ed Tech Impact Award
Founder of Tom Snyder Productions, senior vice president for strategy and alliances of Copia Interactive to be honored with prestigious industry awards at premiere education industry event. - May 02, 2015 - SIIA
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Training Heights
“We are happy that Training Heights will be joining PECB International,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - May 02, 2015 - PECB
CEE and the University of Dammam in Saudi Arabia Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015 for Young Females
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young female scholars and propel them to a greater curiosity to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields. - May 01, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
A Call for Equity in DML Design
Hundreds to Converge in Los Angeles June 11-13 for 6th Annual Digital Media and Learning Conference - May 01, 2015 - DML Research Hub
Denver Seminary Celebrates 10 Years in Littleton, Colorado
As the City of Littleton celebrates its 125th birthday, the Seminary celebrates its anniversary in the Littleton community. - May 01, 2015 - Denver Seminary
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Secura Star LLC
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SMS Consulting SARL
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Consulting Services International - CSI Group
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner CSI Group,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
Start of Paris HUB Executive Education
Start of Paris HUB Executive Education (PHEE) as a key institution to develop skills and unlock potential with innovative professional education. - April 30, 2015 - Paris HUB
Young Innovators from All Over the World Will Compete at MEF Schools, Istanbul
The countdown started for the 24th International Science Research Project Competition organized by the cooperation of MEF Schools and MEF University, Istanbul, Turkey. 1434 Students from 25 different nations will participate in the contest with 771 distinct science projects between May 5 and May 8, 2015. The qualifying 163 high-school students will compete for the top spot in the finals at MEF University Campus. - April 29, 2015 - MEF Education Institutions
American Society of Safety Engineers-New Jersey Chapter Focuses on Transportation and Teen Safety Issues During National Observance
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. - April 29, 2015 - American Society of Safety Professionals-New Jersey Chapter
First Major Renovation in 30 Years Allows Family Gateway to Continue Providing Homeless Families and Children Safe Shelter, Innovative and Comprehensive Services and Hope
Family Gateway is leading the Dallas community to end child homelessness. For the first time in 30 years, the primary facility, Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center (Center) dedicated to homeless children and families has received a significant renovation. In the last 3 years, the number of families served by Family Gateway grew 750%. Each night in Dallas, an estimated 5,000 children and their families will not have a safe place to sleep. - April 29, 2015 - Family Gateway
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Opens for Business in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County now has a unique option for parents and struggling students: affordable, one-on-one tutoring, by qualified teachers, in your home. - April 29, 2015 - Club Z!
Vigilant PPS to Provide Personal Alarms to College Bookstores for Resale to Students Nationwide
For the first time ever, Vigilant will make the #1 best selling line of personal alarms available to colleges and universities nationwide, just in time for back to school. - April 28, 2015 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Newport Sea Base Rowing to Send 20 Athletes to South West Regional Youth Championships
Sea Base Rowing inaugural year will close on a high note. - April 28, 2015 - Newport Sea Base Rowing
Sharon Tower Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Tower of Columbus, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sharon Tower Ms. Tower has almost 20 years experience in the education field. She is the Dean of... - April 28, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Artist-in-Residence Holds Open Studio for Visitors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s current Artist-in-Residence, Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, is back. This accomplished feather artist invites visitors to join him during his residency, effective immediately, from 10 AM to 3 PM Mondays through Fridays, April 20th... - April 27, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Macintosh Electric Corp Teams Up with Riverdale New York's Daycare Learning Center
Macintosh Electric Corp teams up with the Bronx - Riverdale New York Daycare Learning Center Project; New York City’s own Macintosh Electric Corp are excited to announce its completion. The Bronx, New York, specifically Riverdale, New York will benefit from the Learning Center's presence in... - April 27, 2015 - Macintosh Electric
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Investment & Consulting Services SARL
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - April 26, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with INTELIZ
“We welcome INTELIZ for joining PECB International worldwide partners,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. “This will enable us to meet customer demands for education in regard to ISO Standards and will play a key role in providing the skills, training and expertise needed in the future,” added Bradshaw. - April 26, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Center for Professional Systems and Services Ltd.
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 26, 2015 - PECB
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Dr. Gilbert Gordon, Has Been Selected as Bio of the Month, November 2015
Dr. Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been selected as Biography of the Month (November 2015) for his accomplishments and achievements in the field of Analytical Chemistry by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - April 25, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Cathedral Arts Project Raises Record-Breaking Funds for Arts Education and Receives National Recognition
Raising more than half-a-million dollars, the 11th Annual Spring for the Arts brought in record-breaking funds to support the arts education programs of the Cathedral Arts Project. Earlier in the day, it was also announced that the Cathedral Arts Project has been chosen for recognition as a 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Finalist by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. - April 25, 2015 - Cathedral Arts Project Inc.
ETIN of SIIA to Hold Education Industry Summit May 3-5
Nation's premier education technology industry conference to explore what's coming next in the teaching and learning process in a post-PC world. - April 25, 2015 - SIIA
Capita Announce Details of Their Summer/Autumn 2015 Training Directory
See why 99% of their delegates would recommend Capita Learning & Development to colleagues. - April 25, 2015 - Capita Learning & Development
Father of Murdered Boy, Who Forgave and Hired Son’s Killer, to Speak at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Father to share personal story of forgiveness at benefit for Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club. - April 24, 2015 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Application Deadline for Career Step Scholarship for Mothers Going Back to School is April 30
Career Step will close the application period for its scholarship for mothers going back to school on Thursday, April 30. - April 24, 2015 - Career Step
SolBid Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Earth Day to Raise Funds for Initiative "Brighter Classrooms"
Solar energy start up, SolBid has made it their mission to help schools from the looming educational budget deficit in the U.S. through the use of solar energy. - April 23, 2015 - SolBid, Inc.
Ferguson-Florissant School District, Robert Renteria Call for a United Front to Address Racial Divide
Author civically engages, contributes to the creation of a peace in communities. - April 22, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SAASCO Ltd.
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - April 22, 2015 - PECB
GBS Engages Digital Storm for Advanced PC Technology
GBS has announced that in conjunction with its current investment in company-wide technological advancements, GBS is obtaining an all new PC platform from Digital Storm. - April 21, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Releases Survey Results
Today, NACCE announced the results of a national assessment of its Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP). Through the PFEP, community college presidents commit to advance entrepreneurship in their communities and create an entrepreneurial culture on their campus and multiple access points to support local startups and businesses in their community. - April 21, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Courses in Law Firm Financial Management and Legal Business Trends Offered Live or On-Demand, for Leaders in Business of Law
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Financial Management and Legal Industry Business Management. The newly developed curricula offer fresh ideas and solutions for legal management professionals to gain expertise in law... - April 21, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to Benefit from The Art of Collaboration
On Friday May 1st at 6pm art, fashion, and music will collide in the tropical oasis of Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas. Guests will be introduced to various expressions of art: lolahSoul wearable art Jewelry, artisanal gourmet iced tea by Stacy Stern Tea, Start to Paint, the new luxury villas at Crane’s and the GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. For one night only, this collaboration provides guests the opportunity to experience, purchase and create art for a great cause. - April 21, 2015 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Noveltus Learning Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 21, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Global Skills Development Agency
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with Global Skills Development Agency,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 21, 2015 - PECB
Academic Game Plan - What Keeps Students on Track During the School Year
Tutor Doctor, a personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service, is offering families and schools a new way to help all students become high performers. It’s an academic Game plan called “X-Skills.” - April 20, 2015 - Tutor Doctor Carrollton/Dallas
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Deep-Seated Limited
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we have always welcomed partnership opportunities with such companies that are consistent with and appropriate to our mission,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 20, 2015 - PECB
2015 PECB International Partner Event in Montreal
PECB International Partner Event will be held at the Hotel Courtyard Marriott Montreal (380, Rene Levesque Boulevard West. Montreal. H2Z 0A6. Qc). - April 20, 2015 - PECB
First Zip Line Fundraiser for Jonathan Montessori School
On Sunday, May 17, Kerfoot Canopy Tour’s profits from its 14-zip line tour will go to Jonathan Montessori School, an authentic Montessori learning environment for children ages 16 months through Kindergarten, in Chaska, Minnesota. Kerfoot Canopy Tour (KCT) combines the beautiful views of the... - April 19, 2015 - Jonathan Montessori School
Defensive Driver Training Clinic for Individuals, Parents and Teens
Join Survive the Drive for a special defensive driver training clinic on June 25th, 2015 at Lime Rock Park 60 White Hollow Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039. - April 19, 2015 - Survive the Drive
Tilvid Launched an Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign on April 9
Tilvid.com is an innovative web platform that makes obtaining information fast, simple, and customizable through user-rated and generated informational videos. The Tilvid search function utilizes a user-populated database and returns videos most suited to each individual’s search... - April 18, 2015 - Tilvid
IBFD Senior Principal Jan de Goede Appointed Visiting Professor by Renmin University of China
IBFD is pleased to announce that its Senior Principal of Tax Knowledge Management, Professor Jan de Goede, has been named Visiting Professor by the prestigious Renmin University of China in Beijing. The appointment will be formalized in an academic ceremony to be held during a seminar on recent developments in international tax law at the university on 18 April 2015. - April 18, 2015 - IBFD
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Dr. Stewart has over 30 years in higher education, management... - April 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Harry Cooper Has Been Recognized as Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Harry Cooper of La Jolla, California has earned the position of Professional of the Year 2015 for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Business Services – IT Solutions for Higher Education. - April 18, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The Second Edition of The Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook is Available in Butte Publications, Inc.’s 2015 Winter Catalog
Available from Butte Publications in the Inc. 2015 Winter Catalog, this second edition written for itinerant teachers working with the hard of hearing covers topics like the roles and responsibilities of the itinerant, personal and professional life balance, the audiological partnership, social development of preschool through high school age children, developing individualized programs (IEPs), assessments, and testing. - April 18, 2015 - Butte Publications
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Eduvolks Technologies LLP
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 18, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with BEST-SD
“We are very excited for this agreement, and it is our obligation to provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with BEST SD,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 18, 2015 - PECB
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg in July with More of the Latest Classroom Technology and Teacher Development
SABC Education African EduWeek is back from 1-2 July in a new venue, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, a futuristic look at teaching and even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. “Last year the event underwent a huge... - April 18, 2015 - African Education Week